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joe barton of texas. mr. barton: i thank the distinguished gentleman from nebraska, would ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. barton: thank you. mr. speaker, we are here today to discuss a project that's of utmost importance to the american people. as the gentleman from nebraska just mentioned it's called the keystone x.l. pipeline. it is a proposal to extend an existing pipeline that starts in canada, comes down through the midwestern parts of the united states into oklahoma. the proposal is to extend that pipeline to the gulf coast, to texas and louisiana. why is this important to every american? simply because we use lots of energy in america and we do not produce as much as we use. so we have to import some of the energy. a lot of the energy we use comes from oil. and the keystone pipeline, if built, would bring crude oil that starts up in canada down through the midwest to the gulf coast where we have about 50% of united states refining c
joe barton of texas. mr. barton: i thank the distinguished gentleman from nebraska, would ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. barton: thank you. mr. speaker, we are here today to discuss a project that's of utmost importance to the american people. as the gentleman from nebraska just mentioned it's called the keystone x.l. pipeline. it is a proposal to extend an existing pipeline that starts in canada, comes down through the...
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jackson lee of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 477, the gentlelady from texas, miss jackson, and a member opposed -- ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlelady from texas. ms. jackson lee: i thank the chairman very much. i wish today was spent really dealing with job creation rather than diminishing the social safety net for the american people. something that we fought long and hard for. but let me give you some good news. the unemployment has dropped to eight point, approximately 9% i believe, or a little less. it means the country's economy is going in the right direction. and the time that we are spending on the floor on these bills are job killers. we'd much rather have spent our time passing the american jobs act, putting money and investment in infrastructure, rehiring firefighters, teachers, and law enforcement officers. and certainly we don't need to jeopardize this little baby's future with the opportunity for making s
jackson lee of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 477, the gentlelady from texas, miss jackson, and a member opposed -- ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentlelady from texas. ms. jackson lee: i thank the chairman very much. i wish today was spent really dealing with job creation rather than diminishing the social safety net for the american people. something that we fought long and hard for. but let me give you some...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, some americans worry about big labor. others worry about big business. but what really scares most americans is the massive federal government snooping around, meddling and controlling every aspect of people's lives. according to a gallup poll released this week, the overwhelming majority, 64% of those surveyed, think that big government will be the biggest threat to the country in the future. it's worth noting about half of those people who participated were democrats that agreed that big government is the problem. no surprise. when i meet with my neighbors in southeast texas their message for the federal government is clear. back off. stop saddling expensive job-killing and unnecessary regulations to businesses. the mere phrase, i'm from the federal government and i'm here to help you, brings fear and trendation into
for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, some americans worry about big labor. others worry about big business. but what really scares most americans is the massive federal government snooping around, meddling and controlling every aspect of people's lives. according to a gallup poll released this week, the...
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jackson lee of texas. the chair: the gentlewoman from texas, ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed will each control five minutes. the chair recognizes the yom from texas. ms. jackson lee: thank you, mr. chairman. i'd like to think our colleagues are in their offices communicating with their constituents and doing much of the work we do, writing probably other great ledge slave -- legislative niche tiffs and they are paying attention to this debate and they keep hearing the words small businesses and they want to know why would any of us have a disagreement about small businesses when we have, i think, we have a consensus that small businesses are in fact the back bone of america. they are the job creators of america. i recall many of us have initiatives, i have an initiative of visitting small businesses and just a couple of weeks ago, i donned the clothing of a medical practice, i went to a beauty school an tried to do a little bit of hair design. went to an energy company. went ton a small export-import company and i stood out as a safety office
jackson lee of texas. the chair: the gentlewoman from texas, ms. jackson lee, and a member opposed will each control five minutes. the chair recognizes the yom from texas. ms. jackson lee: thank you, mr. chairman. i'd like to think our colleagues are in their offices communicating with their constituents and doing much of the work we do, writing probably other great ledge slave -- legislative niche tiffs and they are paying attention to this debate and they keep hearing the words small...
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the gentleman from texas may resume. mr. gohmert: i yield myself such time as i may consume and i do appreciate my friend from illinois. the american legion received its federal charter in 1919 as a patriotic veterans' organization. today the legion is america's largest service -- veterans service organization with 2.5 million members. membership is available to persons who have served in the united states armed forces during wartime, including the current war on terrorism, and were honorably discharged or continue in their service. the legion's goals are to uphold and defend u.s. constitution, promote worldwide peace and goodwill and preserve the memories of the two world wars and other conflicts fought to uphold democksthism legion also aims to submit the ties and comradeship born of service and commit the efforts of its member tosser vis to the united states. the american legion has over 14,000 local posts. the national organization is not designed to have control over all the independent posts. as the supreme court of mi
the gentleman from texas may resume. mr. gohmert: i yield myself such time as i may consume and i do appreciate my friend from illinois. the american legion received its federal charter in 1919 as a patriotic veterans' organization. today the legion is america's largest service -- veterans service organization with 2.5 million members. membership is available to persons who have served in the united states armed forces during wartime, including the current war on terrorism, and were honorably...
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the -- for what purpose buzz the gentleman from texas rise? >> to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection thembing gentleman from texas is recognized. >> we've had an awful lot of conversations this afternoon that twists on the idea that the 100 members of the senate are so much smarter and so much more intelligent than the 435 members of the house of representatives. our colleagues on the other side would ask us to accede to whatever the senate does. as ludicrous as it is a two-month extension is nonsense. everyone in this chamber knows that. mr. mr. conaway: yet speaker after speaker says, we need to accede to the wisdom of the senate. the wisdom of the senate is represented by a two-month extension that's not paid for. no, ma'am, i won't. it's not paid for by anything that mabeses the remotement after seps. appoint your conferees, have them apoint their conferees, mr. speaker, and we can take this to the american people and all this doom an gloom being spouted here goes a
the -- for what purpose buzz the gentleman from texas rise? >> to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection thembing gentleman from texas is recognized. >> we've had an awful lot of conversations this afternoon that twists on the idea that the 100 members of the senate are so much smarter and so much more intelligent than the 435 members of the house of representatives. our colleagues on the other side would ask us...
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anderson cancer center, which grew into the texas medical center in houston, texas. and one of the largest medical complexes in the world. i believe this legislation is appropriate in honoring m.d. anderson and his enduring legacy in his hometown as a successful american businessman and, more importantly, his crppings contributions to vital -- his contributions to vital medical research and philanthropy. the subcommittee worked closely with the bill to sponsor -- with the bill sponsor to make improvements to the legislation which are reflected in the amendments to the bill. the amendments ensure the legislation is in line with the commemorative works act by requiring the design of the statue be approved by the general services administration prior to its installation. i support passage of this legislation as amended and urge my colleagues to do the same. i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentleman from tennessee is recognized. >> thank you, sir. i yield myself three minutes or as much time a
anderson cancer center, which grew into the texas medical center in houston, texas. and one of the largest medical complexes in the world. i believe this legislation is appropriate in honoring m.d. anderson and his enduring legacy in his hometown as a successful american businessman and, more importantly, his crppings contributions to vital -- his contributions to vital medical research and philanthropy. the subcommittee worked closely with the bill to sponsor -- with the bill sponsor to make...
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a 2010 graduate of la port high school in la port, texas. he was a junior rotc, a member of the color guard, rifle team. he was also a member of the military museum. cody deployed to afghanistan while he was assigned to alpha company, second battalion, 34th armored regiment, first infantry division, the army's oldest division, the big red one. in fort riley, kansas. he was a typical american teenager. he enjoyed working on his 1952 m-37 army truck. that he drove to and from school. he was a texas yan who enjoyed paint ball, dear hunting, played video games, and, yes, had a batchy food. -- hibachi food. his lifelong dream was to join the army. his time in junior rotc in high school motivated him to list in the army to serve his country. he always put on others before himself and did so with a smile on his face. and a kind word for those around him. he had a gift for winning people over. with his caring personality and always trying to cheer up those around him. cody's mother said that he lived life on his terms. and always did what he believe
a 2010 graduate of la port high school in la port, texas. he was a junior rotc, a member of the color guard, rifle team. he was also a member of the military museum. cody deployed to afghanistan while he was assigned to alpha company, second battalion, 34th armored regiment, first infantry division, the army's oldest division, the big red one. in fort riley, kansas. he was a typical american teenager. he enjoyed working on his 1952 m-37 army truck. that he drove to and from school. he was a...
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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: madam speaker, a pakistani woman in an arranged marriage was constantly raped and abused by her husband. he accused her of becoming a doctor only to attract men. he blamente her for the miscarriage -- he blamed her for the miscarriage that she had. she was angry when she gave birth to two girls rather than two boys and he was abuser of the girls and his wife. her and her daughters were able to escape to the united states to find safety. she will not go back to pakistan because her former husband's family say they will kill her. violence against women unfortunately is too common of a plight for women throughout the world. my grandmother used to tell me that you never hurt somebody you claim to love. as the leader of the free world, it's critical that the united states promotes the simple truth throughout this country and other countries. every person has the right to a life f
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: madam speaker, a pakistani woman in an arranged marriage was constantly raped and abused by her husband. he accused her of becoming a doctor only to attract men. he blamente her for the miscarriage -- he blamed her for the miscarriage that she had. she was angry when she gave birth to two girls rather...
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under the speaker's announced spoil of january 6, 2011, the gentleman from texas, mr. carter is recognized as the designee of the majority leader. mr. carter: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. carter: mr. speaker, 13 adults and one unborn child were killed and 31 individuals wounded in a shooting attack at fort hood, texas, on november 5, 2009. since that time, the department of defense has taken no steps toward combat -- to award combat benefits of the casualties or recognized the attack as a terrorist incident. the house and senate have included two reform measures in the mdaa which we just passed and all while additional attacks have been attempted by similar high profile radical islamic terrorists. it is past time for the government to deliver on this act. mr. speaker, here we are, almost three years later, i guess three years later, and there's been a recent report that's come out and in that report, it references this incident of this slaughter of american troops on fort hood soil in texas and it references that it shall be taken up as part of workplace violence. obama
under the speaker's announced spoil of january 6, 2011, the gentleman from texas, mr. carter is recognized as the designee of the majority leader. mr. carter: thank you, mr. speaker. mr. carter: mr. speaker, 13 adults and one unborn child were killed and 31 individuals wounded in a shooting attack at fort hood, texas, on november 5, 2009. since that time, the department of defense has taken no steps toward combat -- to award combat benefits of the casualties or recognized the attack as a...
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sessions of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 479, the gentleman from texas, mr. sessions, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, thank you very much. mr. chairman, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, i want to first thank, if i can, the author of this piece of legislation, the gentleman from kentucky, geoff davis. mr. davis has distinguished himself among not only our colleagues but also i believe his strong support of free enterprise and the people of kentucky in doing his job, and i appreciate the opportunity to be here to help in that endeavor today. i believe that excessive government regulations are a significant barrier to the creation of private sector jobs in america today. this congress has made job creation a priority. as a matter of fact, we had the minority leader down talking just a few minutes ago about job creation and the priority that it needs to represent. as a result, we must review
sessions of texas. the chair: pursuant to house resolution 479, the gentleman from texas, mr. sessions, and a member opposed, each will control five minutes. the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, thank you very much. mr. chairman, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the chair: the gentleman is recognized. mr. sessions: mr. chairman, i want to first thank, if i can, the author of this piece of legislation, the gentleman from kentucky, geoff davis. mr....
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from texas for two minutes. ms. jackson lee: i thank the gentleman from massachusetts. i don't think anyone disagrees my good friend who discussed the keystone pipeline this that we want to create jobs. there's nothing that has been said that will suggest that the appropriate time of review that that project would not go forward. but what we're talking about today is the crisis in the american public dealing with two major issues. continuing a tax relief and tax cut for working and middle-class americans, number one. and number two, to keep six million americans from rolling into the street and falling on their own spear for lack of unemployment insurance being extended. disallowing them to pay their mortgage, disallowing them to pay their rent and in essence saying to them there is no light at the end. it is also about republicans and their commitment to the american people. and their pledge to america, the g.o.p. leadership indicated in september that they would end the practice of packaging unpopular bills with m
the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from texas for two minutes. ms. jackson lee: i thank the gentleman from massachusetts. i don't think anyone disagrees my good friend who discussed the keystone pipeline this that we want to create jobs. there's nothing that has been said that will suggest that the appropriate time of review that that project would not go forward. but what we're talking about today is the crisis in the american public dealing with two major issues. continuing a tax relief...
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i believe they are going to texas. but we have seen this story over and over again whether it be taking jobs to wisconsin, whether it's taking jobs to indiana, i believe this speaks volumes about the economic situation not only in illinois but in our nation. and the policies that i believe that this bod i -- body must put in place in order to empower small business owners, job creators all across the land to be able to have confidence, invest in their business, and grow jobs. you see the difference in the state of illinois is that we raised in illinois taxes on businesses over 45% this last year. they put enormous pressures on small businesses throughout the state and i would argue all job creators throughout the state. what's even worse, mr. speaker, is that those companies that have more employees, a little bit higher cloud, have been able to rattle the saber and call the governor and say we are going to pick up and leave the state of illinois and take jobs elsewhere. while we want to make sure we keep the jobs in il
i believe they are going to texas. but we have seen this story over and over again whether it be taking jobs to wisconsin, whether it's taking jobs to indiana, i believe this speaks volumes about the economic situation not only in illinois but in our nation. and the policies that i believe that this bod i -- body must put in place in order to empower small business owners, job creators all across the land to be able to have confidence, invest in their business, and grow jobs. you see the...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: mr. speaker, according to "the washington times," last december five mexican nationals armed with at least two ak-47 rifles were infiltrating the rugged desert, the american desert that is. that's right, mr. speaker, cartel soldiers were reportedly on our side of the border in arizona patrolling in single file formation with the goal of intentionally and forciblely assaults border patrol agents. they opened four on four border patrol agents and agent brian terry was murdered. two cartel assault weapons found at the scene were connected to operation fast and furious. mr. speaker, you recall that's the operation where our government facilitated smuggling weapons to mexican drug cartels, the enemies of mexico and the united states. military-type intrusions by the cartels will only increase. we need to defend our sovereignty, protect our border patrol and first responders. it's
for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. poe: mr. speaker, according to "the washington times," last december five mexican nationals armed with at least two ak-47 rifles were infiltrating the rugged desert, the american desert that is. that's right, mr. speaker, cartel soldiers were reportedly on our side of the border in arizona patrolling in single file...
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he created millions of jobs in texas. the only reason he isn't at the top is the debates -- but if you compare him to what obama said, was said there were 57 states, and it confused about holidays, memorial day, mixing it up -- everybody makes mistakes. a simple mistake and people hold it against you. everybody makes mistakes. everybody does. but he would make the best present. -- president. the other thing is, we need to be praying for who god wants to be president and not what we want -- let us pray that god will be done. host: that was floyd from virginia. host: "usa today" -- host: that is just a little bit of the story from the money section of "usa today." >> it is just pass 10:30 central time. this is mason city, iowa, for a town hall meeting with newt gingrich. this is about two hours north of des moines, one of four bus stops for newt gingrich. he is expected here shortly. we have a tweet saying the campaign has announced they have received the endorsement the father of the supply-side economics and architect of
he created millions of jobs in texas. the only reason he isn't at the top is the debates -- but if you compare him to what obama said, was said there were 57 states, and it confused about holidays, memorial day, mixing it up -- everybody makes mistakes. a simple mistake and people hold it against you. everybody makes mistakes. everybody does. but he would make the best present. -- president. the other thing is, we need to be praying for who god wants to be president and not what we want -- let...
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the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members will have five legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on h.r. 313 as amended currently under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may dume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognize -- consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. smith: mr. speaker, h.r. 313, the drug trafficking safe harbor eliminate -- elimination act of 2011, introduced by the gentleman from california, mr. schiff, and me, closes a loophole in the federal law. drug traffickers are currently exempt from prosecution in the united states when they conspire to traffic drugs outside of the united states. this bill clarifies congress' intent that the drug trafficking conspiracy statute should be given extra territorial application. a federal criminal case demonstrates how the loophole is being ex
the chair recognizes the gentleman from texas. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members will have five legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on h.r. 313 as amended currently under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. smith: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may dume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognize -- consume. the speaker pro tempore: the...
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now texas had their district for now by the courts. texas is a majority-minority states. texas legislature chose to make it a little bit more anglo and that did not work with the courts, predictably. we'll see how that comes out. i have a very strong feeling on this. i am often asked -- you complain about the system and everybody complains about the system. our political system is broken. everybody complains. if there is one thing you would change, only one thing that you could change, what would it be? i said that's easy, redistricting. diskette to more competitive districts. i used to have a winning district. you are exactly right and not sure the country will be much better off with the polarization. that is what the people decide. alternately, you have to let the people in a bipartisan, would do more to help beals of our political system. >> maybe you can take one aspect of that point. are there any places where we might see another mid-decade redistricting like texas to open the door or redistricting less significantly, where do see possibilities for that. ? >> you a
now texas had their district for now by the courts. texas is a majority-minority states. texas legislature chose to make it a little bit more anglo and that did not work with the courts, predictably. we'll see how that comes out. i have a very strong feeling on this. i am often asked -- you complain about the system and everybody complains about the system. our political system is broken. everybody complains. if there is one thing you would change, only one thing that you could change, what...
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that is what we did in texas. we have a tax burden that is as light as it can be on the job creators and still allows the state services to be delivered. we ever regulatory climate that is fair and predictable, and we pass the most sweeping tort reform in the nation. it is a simple model, but it works. i think simplicity is what has been missing in washington for so long. >> what we do about the degradation of our religious freedoms? >> she asked what i would do to stop the degradation of our religious freedoms. i think this president has a war against religion going on. i show a couple of examples. one of them is that this department of justice is going after churches from the standpoint of -- it is called a ministerial exception. historically, because someone's values at the church could not be used against them in terms of hiring or firing someone. this justice department is going after churches and basically taking that ministerial alliance away. if that is not a war on religion, i do not know what is. catholi
that is what we did in texas. we have a tax burden that is as light as it can be on the job creators and still allows the state services to be delivered. we ever regulatory climate that is fair and predictable, and we pass the most sweeping tort reform in the nation. it is a simple model, but it works. i think simplicity is what has been missing in washington for so long. >> what we do about the degradation of our religious freedoms? >> she asked what i would do to stop the...
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bush and people in texas say don't mess with texas. the evangelical right here has the same attitude -- don't mess with israel. that has a huge foreign policy effects in the political marketplace. we might disagree whether it should, but in fact is and does. thank you for your call. this is michael. good morning. what's on your mind? >> i was listening to ron paul earlier when he said he did not accept the retirement package. i wanted to ask him if he ever thought of asking the senators to make three times the average salary if they should be paying for their own health care, their own insurance for their cars, their own gas like the average person does instead of what their $175,000 a year. we have to pay for all of these things for them. when you save pennies, it runs into dollars. >> i will leave that as a rhetorical question well stated. thank you. this is taught. good morning. >> our you doing? >> i'm great. thank you for calling. >> that like to say to everyone in iowa, if you're not thinking of voting for ron paul, you get a sec
bush and people in texas say don't mess with texas. the evangelical right here has the same attitude -- don't mess with israel. that has a huge foreign policy effects in the political marketplace. we might disagree whether it should, but in fact is and does. thank you for your call. this is michael. good morning. what's on your mind? >> i was listening to ron paul earlier when he said he did not accept the retirement package. i wanted to ask him if he ever thought of asking the senators...
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kevin brady from texas. one of the questions we get in washington these days is why haven't you gone home by now? these are principles worth fighting for. they had a real attack on real people, and especially on our economy -- real impact on real people, and especially on our economy. i spoke to local small business people. one told me that these short- term extensions are so hard on the patients, heart on the doctors, they are hard on his small business. he says there are fewer and fewer doctors to see medicare patients these days, and this only makes it worse. for him and other local doctors, the house bill, which extends these payments for two years, is world better than the senate bill and the uncertainty for two months. i talk to a family-own business owner. they built this small business from seven workers to 46. he says a two-month extension creates real peril problems for his small business -- real payroll problems for his small business and no incentives to hire. he says he wants to hire one or two
kevin brady from texas. one of the questions we get in washington these days is why haven't you gone home by now? these are principles worth fighting for. they had a real attack on real people, and especially on our economy -- real impact on real people, and especially on our economy. i spoke to local small business people. one told me that these short- term extensions are so hard on the patients, heart on the doctors, they are hard on his small business. he says there are fewer and fewer...
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that's what we did in texas. we have a tax burden that is as light as it can be on job creators and still allows state services to be delivered. we have a regulatory climate that's very predictable and we passed the most sweeping tort reform in the nation. it works. it is a simple model, but it works. simplicity is what has been missing in washington for so long. >> can you stop the degradation of our religious freedoms? i go back to -- i think this president has a war against religion going on. i shall couple of examples. one of them is this department of justice is going after churches from the standpoint approve the is called ministerial acceptance. -- exception. from the standpoint of being able to fire or hire someone. this justice department is going after churches and basically taking that ministerial alliance away. if that is not a war on religion, i don't know what is. catholic charities, they are using dollars to give comfort haveid to individuals who been sexually trafficked. this administration is not
that's what we did in texas. we have a tax burden that is as light as it can be on job creators and still allows state services to be delivered. we have a regulatory climate that's very predictable and we passed the most sweeping tort reform in the nation. it works. it is a simple model, but it works. simplicity is what has been missing in washington for so long. >> can you stop the degradation of our religious freedoms? i go back to -- i think this president has a war against religion...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker, i'm proud to be here wearing this yellow ribbon to welcome home our troops for a job well-done in iraq. mr. reyes: my thoughts go back to april of 1968 when i came back from vietnam to a very different america and i'm grateful that today our troops are coming back to a welcoming and thankful nation. and in that vain as we sit here today and think about the holiday season, the majority of us will be fortunate enough to spend this time being surrounded by family and friends. but we should never forget that at the same time during this holiday season there are many among us who are homeless, who are hungry, who are out of a job, and simply do not know where their next meal will come from. this should serve as an important reminder to all of us here as members of congress that we must work jointly in a bipartisan manner to address the critical issues of our time. it is simply unacceptable that partis
for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, mr. speaker, i'm proud to be here wearing this yellow ribbon to welcome home our troops for a job well-done in iraq. mr. reyes: my thoughts go back to april of 1968 when i came back from vietnam to a very different america and i'm grateful that today our troops are coming back to a welcoming and thankful nation. and in that vain as we sit here today and think...
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. -- texas first lady, mrs. anita perry. both she and her husband, 2012 gop presidential candidate rick perry are concerned about the loss of benefits for veterans and military personnel. as a nurse, she is a passion for caring for others and especially our veterans deserve our utmost care which they earned through their service and sacrifice given in the name of freedom. following are comments, she will open the floor to questions regarding a her work and her husband's candidacy. i would like to present mrs. anita perry. [applause] >> thank you. you all are so kind. thank you so very much for coming out today. i know this is a busy, busy week and people have things going on. we have lots to do so i really appreciated. thank you so much. thank you, beth. great to be here in had some. it is a beautiful day. i am rubbing my hands together. that is just a little -- i do not know. colder than i'm used to. [no audio] my dad was a 9-38 pilot in guam. it did not talk much about his military service. [audio issues] i think his plan
. -- texas first lady, mrs. anita perry. both she and her husband, 2012 gop presidential candidate rick perry are concerned about the loss of benefits for veterans and military personnel. as a nurse, she is a passion for caring for others and especially our veterans deserve our utmost care which they earned through their service and sacrifice given in the name of freedom. following are comments, she will open the floor to questions regarding a her work and her husband's candidacy. i would like...
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lujan: i yield such time as the gentleman may consume to the gentleman from texas, mr. reyes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. rahall: i thank my good friend -- mr. reyes: i thank my good friend from new mexico and chairman hastings and ranking member rahall in getting this legislation to the floor. i thank the gentleman from new mexico for handling the bill on the democratic side, mr. lujan and i want to rise in support of h.r. 1560 the ysleta del sur pueblo. this bill is crucial to the members of the ysleta del sur pueblo tribe which is located in el paso, my district, the 16th district of texas. this will grant them the right to determine their own membership. it seeks to correct unjust legislation approved by congress in 1987, which imposed a 1/8 blood quantum federal requirement for the tribe membership. this law singles out and if not amended the tribe will lose their right to self-govern their community. the tribal community was established as was said by both the chairman and mr. lujan, in 1862, after the pueblo revolt against the spanish colon
lujan: i yield such time as the gentleman may consume to the gentleman from texas, mr. reyes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. rahall: i thank my good friend -- mr. reyes: i thank my good friend from new mexico and chairman hastings and ranking member rahall in getting this legislation to the floor. i thank the gentleman from new mexico for handling the bill on the democratic side, mr. lujan and i want to rise in support of h.r. 1560 the ysleta del sur pueblo. this bill...
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in texas: "that is almost one week of groceries for me or how much it costs to fill my gas tank for one and a half weeks or medical co-pays at the specialist office. which one am i to go without? this is going to hurt. please don't let this happen." look, i think that the thousands of responses we've had so far are representative of the hundreds of thousands and millions of responses you would get if you were -- and if the members of the house of representatives were to survey their own constituents. for most people, $1,000 out of their paycheck next year is an enormous hit, and in this economy, we cannot let that happen. yes. >> and on afghanistan quickly -- >> sorry. >> -- a senior military commander suggested that troops might need to, in fact, stay -- american forces might need to, in fact, stay beyond 2014. can you respond to that? and is that a possibility -- >> well, i appreciate the question. thank you, kristen. as established in lisbon at nato and as made clear through the president's afghanistan policy, one, we are in the process of drawing down the surge. and by the end of 20
in texas: "that is almost one week of groceries for me or how much it costs to fill my gas tank for one and a half weeks or medical co-pays at the specialist office. which one am i to go without? this is going to hurt. please don't let this happen." look, i think that the thousands of responses we've had so far are representative of the hundreds of thousands and millions of responses you would get if you were -- and if the members of the house of representatives were to survey their...
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the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields to the gentleman from texas two minutes. mr. thornberry: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise in support of this conference report and it is a broad-ranging conference report that affects everything from personnel policies to weapon systems to research and development across the department of defense and the military. and i especially commend chairman mckeon, ranking member smith and the staff who have worked since -- all year to make this possible but worked especially hard in the last few days to make this conference report possible before the congress adjourns. there are a number of good, important provisions in this bill that strengthen our country's national security. but in light of the comments we have recently heard, mr. speaker, let me talk just a moment about this issue of detention. you know, one can put into law the sun comes up and if somebody comes and says, no, it doesn't, you can present all the evidence and you can present words that have clear meaning and if somebody just wants to say, no, it doesn't, you know, at so
the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields to the gentleman from texas two minutes. mr. thornberry: thank you, mr. speaker. i rise in support of this conference report and it is a broad-ranging conference report that affects everything from personnel policies to weapon systems to research and development across the department of defense and the military. and i especially commend chairman mckeon, ranking member smith and the staff who have worked since -- all year to make this possible but...
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host: texas. lawrence, a democrat. caller: i have two statements that i would like to address and some of the previous callers did not get to. i cannot understand why republicans continue to do is blame barack obama for all of the downfall. when you come on and make a statement that we are here to remove barack obama, what do you think american people think? is it the only reason you want to get a republican in there, to remove barack obama? and you have to look at the candidates you have. for america to come back strong, we need the best candidates -- no matter independent, republican, whatever and they are. that is we need in office. not just put anybody in there because they are republican. i will shut up and listen to what you have to say. guest: sure, thank you for the call. it is not just about replacing a person in the white house but about replacing the principles and policies we have seen from the president. what we have seen from the president is unsustainable spending. we've got a $15 trillion debt. i've got
host: texas. lawrence, a democrat. caller: i have two statements that i would like to address and some of the previous callers did not get to. i cannot understand why republicans continue to do is blame barack obama for all of the downfall. when you come on and make a statement that we are here to remove barack obama, what do you think american people think? is it the only reason you want to get a republican in there, to remove barack obama? and you have to look at the candidates you have. for...
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for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, in the piney woods of east texas, the small town of athens in henderson county is getting ready for the holidays. a group of local volunteers with keep athens beautiful has placed a nativity scene on the corner of the courthouse square. it has been there for the last 10 years with no complaints from residents. but a group of out-of-towners, not from athens, not from texas, but 1,000 miles away in wisconsin has self-righteously objected to the nativity scene. the anti-religious hate group demands that baby jesus be evicted from the courthouse lawn. he said no local citizen has complained about the scene, the judge said, and he doesn't care what someone from wisconsin thinks. he even invited other religious groups to use the courthouse square but no one has asked to do so. the county officials do not appear to be succumbing to the intimida
for what purpose does the gentleman from texas rise? mr. poe: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. poe: mr. speaker, in the piney woods of east texas, the small town of athens in henderson county is getting ready for the holidays. a group of local volunteers with keep athens beautiful has placed a nativity scene on the corner of the courthouse square. it has been there for the last 10 years with no...
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william, in longview, texas. >> hello. yes. the pipeline is a bad idea. we import saudi oil from saudi arabia for more than $100 a barrel, and we sell our oil to third world countries for one- third of that. the problem is the republican gop wants to keep tapping into social security and medicare, and making us feel like we do not have any jobs out there. we have jobs out there, when there are not any jobs to be had. what the republican gop ought to do is tax the rich to pay for these shortfalls. like john dingell said, there is a small wind, but it was a big win for the rich, and a small wind for the working class people. it has to stop. congress needs to make it a pleasant -- fair playing field, and tax their rich alongside everybody else, and that is the bottom line. they have been 10 years without taxes. it assisted debt situation, because republicans keep on doing this with their rhetoric. that is all i have to say. >> hire pre share your thoughts. still awaiting president -- we appreciate your thoughts this afternoon. still awaiting president obama.
william, in longview, texas. >> hello. yes. the pipeline is a bad idea. we import saudi oil from saudi arabia for more than $100 a barrel, and we sell our oil to third world countries for one- third of that. the problem is the republican gop wants to keep tapping into social security and medicare, and making us feel like we do not have any jobs out there. we have jobs out there, when there are not any jobs to be had. what the republican gop ought to do is tax the rich to pay for these...
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in texas, that is almost one week of groceries for me. or how much it costs to fill my gas tank for one and a half weeks or medical copays at the specialists office. which one am i going to go without? this is going to hurt. please do not let this happen. i think of thousands of responses that we have had so far are representative of the hundreds of thousands and millions responses -- of responses that you would get if the house of representatives were to survey their own constituents. for most people, $1,000 out of their paycheck next year is an enormous hit. and in this economy, we cannot let that happen. >> a senior military commander suggested that troops might need to invest beyond 2014. can you respond to that? >> i appreciate the question. thank you. as established in lisbon at nato, and has made clear through the president's afghanistan policy, one, we are in the process of drawing down the surge, and by the end of 2014 we will have turned over full security lead to afghan forces. we have made clear all along, much as in iraq when
in texas, that is almost one week of groceries for me. or how much it costs to fill my gas tank for one and a half weeks or medical copays at the specialists office. which one am i going to go without? this is going to hurt. please do not let this happen. i think of thousands of responses that we have had so far are representative of the hundreds of thousands and millions responses -- of responses that you would get if the house of representatives were to survey their own constituents. for most...